Renowned Football Coach Eriksson, Formerly of Lazio and Man City, Dies at 76
Eriksson peacefully passed away at his home this morning, surrounded by his beloved family after battling illness for some time.
Former England, Lazio and Manchester City coach Sven Goran Eriksson has passed away. He was 76.AdvertisementAdvertisementA statement from the Eriksson family read: "After a long illness, Sven-Goran Eriksson died during the morning at home surrounded by family. The closest mourners are daughter Lina; son Johan with wife Amana and granddaughter Sky; father Sven; girlfriend Yanisette with son Alcides; brother Lars-Erik with wife Jumnong.
"The family asks for respect for their wish to mourn in private and not be contacted.
"Condolences and greetings can be left on the website www.svengoraneriksson.com."
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